Not too long ago, I went by the home of my grandparents, both of whom have already passed away. Unlike most every other recent time however, I was by myself and didn’t have another...
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Shhh…Don’t Tell My Pastor…
My family and I took the opportunity to attend a different church yesterday…one that was markedly different than the one we usually attend and (whispering…) I really enjoyed it. O.O I know…you’re saying, “Well, of...
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How to Change Your “Turkey Day” into Thanksgiving
The morning sun greets you, whispering, “It’s Thanksgiving!!Time to get up, sleepyhead!!” You yawn, stretch your arms, whisper a heartfelt “Thank You” to the Almighty and you’re off! You walk through your morning routine...
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Adventures in Babysitting, Afterschool Edition!
“Yep, there it is,” I thought to myself as I walked through the double doors and stood in front of the counter. To my right lay a long, carpeted corridor with painted door-frames barely...
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Lessons from the Mountain Trail
Good morning, friends…a while back, my family and I traveled to Western Carolina University in North Carolina to attend a marching band competition in support of my oldest son. While there, we took some...
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The Journey, Part 1
A work by Mr. Matt Rivers “I ALWAYS GET TO WHERE I’M GOING BY WALKING AWAY FROM WHERE I’VE BEEN.” -WINNIE THE POOH Who doesn’t love a nice trip or vacation? It’s usually the...
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Saucy Noodles and the Word
There are some seasons of life where a mountain top experience with God breathes life back into our stale lungs. Do you know what I’m talking about? The spiritual crispness rejuvenates your soul and...
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And the Winner is…
Got up this morning and sat in my favorite chair with the warm sunshine pouring through my front window, perusing the national and local news sites, trying to make sense of the fallout from...
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The “Truth” That Binds
Afternoon, friends. Coming at you armed with underdeveloped ideas contrived in the middle of a restless night so be warned…I hope they make sense. I couldn’t seem to sleep last night…I tried praying and...
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The Pain a Parent Feels When…
A while back, one of my children made a pretty significant mistake that ended up damaging someone else’s property…carelessness the owner and I both agreed needed to be addressed complete with consequences as an...
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